46 servicing your snowblower – HONDA HS1132 User Manual

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SERVICING YOUR SNOWBLOWER

WASHER

0.028

0.031 in

(0.70

0.80 mm)

If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug,
tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats.

After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to
compress the washer.

Make sure that the spark plug
washer is in good condition, and
thread the spark plug in by hand
to prevent cross-threading.

0.028

0.031 in (0.70

0.80 mm)

The spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tightened
spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine.

Measure the plug gap with a wire-
type feeler gauge. Correct as
necessary by carefully bending
the side electrode.

The gap should be:

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